Handheld

Ayaneo’s Pocket Micro 2, a premium retro handheld upgraded with a Snapdragon 865 and improved memory/storage options, sold out immediately after launch and will not be restocked.

Capcom’s unadvertised Switch 2 port of Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition reportedly delivers up to 120 FPS in handheld mode, often sustaining 85–90 FPS in combat and outperforming the PS4 version’s unstable sub-60 FPS performance.

Retroid has begun selling a handful of official accessories for its new handheld, the Pocket Nova. Buyers can purchase a travel case, grip case, button sets, and even a secondary display attachment.

Anbernic has uploaded a new video to its YouTube channel that shows its upcoming RG 55G1 handheld. The video shows real life units, and not product renderings of the device.

Ayaneo's Pocket Micro 2 arrives with significant improvements on the outside and under the hood. However, a starting price of $239, albeit for early bird buyers, is another proof of the increasing cost of key components.

Retroid has announced when its new handheld, the Pocket Nova, will be available to pre-order. The handheld will come with free gifts for all pre-orders, while those who purchased the Pocket Mini V1 will get an extra discount. There's also a hands-on video showing the Pocket Nova in action.

TrimUI has begun accepting pre-orders for its new vertical handhelds, the Brick Pro and the Brick Hammer Pro U. While the former is priced at under $100, the latter costs over $200 due to the rising cost of components, despite an initial pre-order price of under $160.

Retroid has finally announced the Pocket Nova as its latest handheld. Available in colorful options, the new handheld packs 4:3 aspect ratio, a 120Hz AMOLED screen, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-level performance for under $250.

Ayaneo has revealed more details about its new gaming handheld. Positioned as a smaller alternative to its Windows options, the Pocket Micro 2 sports a premium design with recessed TMR joysticks, a “full-featured” USB Type-C port and a full glass front.

The hardware is one thing, but the software is just as important for an enjoyable user experience with a gaming handheld. MSI improved the software of the new Claw 8 EX AI+ significantly and the new quick settings menu in particular is very convincing.

Valve appears to be testing AMD FSR 4 support through Steam and Proton Experimental, potentially allowing many FSR 3-enabled games on SteamOS and Linux to access the newer upscaling path without third-party tools, a move that could benefit other similarly configured handhelds too.

The Onexplayer 3 has launched on Indiegogo, featuring an Intel Arc G3 Extreme, an 8.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, and a modular design that works as a handheld, tablet or mini laptop. Its high-end specs and 85Wh battery position it against premium Windows gaming handhelds.

Continuing its daily reveal of new info about the upcoming Pocket Nova, Retroid has announced the processor that powers the handheld. The new chip is quite powerful, but also hints at a not-so-pocket-friendly price tag.

Once again, an evaluation of a Nintendo Switch 2 game has appeared ahead of schedule. The Norwegian Gamer.no published its Star Fox review score before promptly deleting it. Lacking the article’s text, it’s unclear what gamers can anticipate with the remake on its June 25th release date.

Retroid has revealed the color options, its upcoming handheld, the Pocket Nova will be available in. All of the colors should be familiar to Retroid fans as they have been borrowed from existing handhelds.

Retroid has shared a new image that reveals what its next handheld, the Pocket Nova looks like. It has also provided the specifications of the device's display.

Ayaneo has released a new teaser that reveals key details of the upcoming Pocket Micro 2. The handheld will feature upgraded thumbsticks, new buttons, and improved ergonomics.

Retroid has announced a new handheld is coming soon that will launch as the Pocket Nova. Sporting a 4:3 OLED display, this device seems to be a successor to the discontinued Pocket Mini and Pocket Mini V2.

Valve has apparently added a new AMD library to Steam, fueling speculation about possible FSR4 support through Proton. The discovery could be relevant not only for the Steam Machine but also for the Steam Deck and other SteamOS-based handhelds.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition is now available with a record 92% discount, bringing the remastered trilogy down to $4.79. The bundle offers strong value, combining sharper visuals and gameplay refinements with one of gaming’s most acclaimed choice-driven sci-fi narratives.

Seeing as Anbernic has been pushing out updates to its handhelds, AYN and Thor have now released OTA updates for their devices, the Odin 3 and Pocket 6, respectively. The updates bring a handful of bug fixes to both devices, but the Pocket 6 gets two new features, too.

A fan spotted an unfamiliar Xbox Handheld logo on official game sites, including Gears of War: E-Day. The graphic may signal that a title runs smoothly on a Windows gaming handheld. Or it will become essential to a rumored new mobile Xbox console arriving after Project Helix.

Ayaneo has revealed three new features of the Pocket Micro 2 handheld. It has also disclosed a launch date for the upcoming Android handheld.

ReStory: Chill Electronic Repairs offers a hands-on, low-pressure repair sim set in mid-2000s Akihabara, letting players restore PSPs, Nintendo DS-style handhelds, flip phones, music players, and classic Atari hardware.

Anbernic has unveiled a new handheld called the RG 55G1. While it is still keeping the technical details under wraps, the device which looks like a Nintendo Switch Lite has symmetrical thumbsticks, RGB lights, and a cooling fan.

Valve has released SteamOS 3.8, one of the most substantial updates to its operating system in recent years. Alongside a new Linux kernel, updated graphics drivers and a modernized desktop mode, one detail in particular is fueling speculation: SteamOS 3.8 includes initial support for upcoming Steam Machine hardware.

After announcing that the Pocket Micro 2 will be getting a battery life improvement, Ayaneo has revealed the battery capacity. The bigger battery alongside the new Snapdragon processor should translate to longer playtime for users.

Anbernic has released a new Linux update for the RG Vita Pro. The update brings visual changes as well as under-the-hood improvements to the PS Vita-styled handheld.

A recent Nintendo hack provided rare insight into the mindset of its employees. The workers resented the introduction of Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI assistant. However, there is no evidence that AI tools have created assets for first-party Switch 2 games.

Physical copies of Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 have reportedly surfaced at retailers, reinforcing earlier leaks about an enhanced release with all updates, DLC, bonus content, and performance improvements. While the packaging suggests a Game Key Card requiring a large download and points to a possible June 23, 2026 launch, Sega has not officially announced the title or its release date.

Lenovo’s disputed G02 retro handheld has resurfaced on AliExpress as the SUNYAO G02, marketed as “invested by Lenovo” and offered with up to 30,000 preloaded games. The relisting renews scrutiny over Lenovo’s links to a China-only white-label device previously criticized for shipping internationally with allegedly illegal ROMs.

Retroid has announced a limited-time sale on its handhelds in celebration of the 618 shopping festival. However, a particular model wouldn't be discounted throughout the period.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first handheld gaming console to use the Intel Arc G3 Extreme SoC. This makes the Claw 8 EX AI+ the most powerful portable console on the market, as the Arc G3 Extreme features the impressive Arc B390 iGPU. However, it also makes the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ super expensive.

Ayaneo has shared more details of the upcoming Pocket Micro 2. The Android handheld will feature upgrades in key areas including performance which will be handled by a Qualcomm processor.

Digital Foundry studied The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake teaser. With 1440p/60fps performance, Nintendo may struggle to offer open-world gameplay on the Switch 2. It’s more likely that developers will prioritize quality-of-life tweaks and substantial graphical upgrades.

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, equipped with the brand-new Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 32 GB of RAM, an 80 Wh battery, and an 8-inch, 120 Hz 1080p touchscreen, is one of the most powerful gaming handhelds on the market. MSI has now confirmed the price of the handheld.

The OneXPlayer X2 and Apex Air have been showcased in an event held in China. These are new gaming handhelds powered by Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Intel's top-end handheld APU that's positioned against the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme.

Ayaneo has revealed that its smallest horizontal handheld, the Pocket Micro will be getting a successor. It hasn't revealed any technical details nor has it shared any images of the device, but that might happen soon.

The Nintendo Direct trailer failed to explain how developers will reimagine a classic Zelda game. A Google search result provides hints ahead of the The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake release date. The metadata may suggest that Nintendo will take a conservative approach, as with Star Fox.

Anbernic has launched a dedicated replacement parts program for nearly all of its retro handhelds, allowing users to buy shells, screens, batteries, buttons, rubber pads, and motherboards directly, rather than relying on support requests or third-party sellers.

An unconfirmed report has revealed Anbernic is developing two new handhelds that can be described as a modern take on the Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo 3DS. Both handhelds will feature custom displays larger than those on Nintendo's discontinued models.

Nintendo is tightening Switch 2 sales in Japan by requiring buyers of the multi-language model to have at least 50 hours of eligible playtime on the original Switch and limiting purchases to one console per Nintendo Account. The policy, aimed at blocking scalpers exploiting regional pricing, follows canceled suspicious orders and comes ahead of a planned U.S. price increase for the console.

Retroid has announced the return of a 12GB RAM version of the Pocket 6 Android handheld. The new variant arrives with less storage, fewer colors, but the same price as the discontinued version.

An unusual gaming pillow is designed to make handheld gaming in bed more comfortable and help prevent numb arms and hands. A Reddit user tested the accessory for two weeks and gave it a cautious recommendation.

TrimUI has revealed that it has two new handhelds on the way. The two devices, which will arrive as the Brick Hammer Pro U and Brick Pro, are the successors to the Brick and Brick Hammer vertical handhelds released in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

Apple has dubbed Siri as a "profoundly more capable" personal assistant, but there seem to be plenty of interesting guardrails holding it in check.

For followers of a reliable insider, there was a lack of suspense during the June Nintendo Direct. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake trailer premiered as NateTheHate had predicted. Some Switch 2 owners, dismayed by the absence of surprises, directed death threats at the leaker.

Investors responded to the anticipated June Nintendo Direct by selling off their shares. With the Nintendo stock down more than 10% for the day, the Switch 2 games didn’t satisfy shareholders. The Ocarina of Time remake reveal was short on details, and no new 3D Mario adventure is in sight.

The X95 Pro is a new and very affordable gaming handheld that promises a lot of fun at a low price in a striking design. Thousands of games are already included, although these are most likely not officially licensed.